

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Lycoming Arts presents Williamsport First Friday + UPMC COMM(UNITY) BLOCK PARTY
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Lycoming Arts presents Williamsport First Friday™

Experience the creative heartbeat of Central Pennsylvania at Williamsport First Friday. On the first Friday of every month, downtown Williamsport transforms into a lively open-air festival and community celebration that honors the local arts scene.

In the Gallery: Noah Beiter Photography
Youth Gallery: Loyalsock School District

What to Expect: UPMC Block Party. Art &amp; Exhibitions, Kids Art Projects, Live Entertainment, Family-friendly Fun, Food Trucks, Artisans, Local Shopping and Dining

+ UPMC COMM(UNITY) BLOCK PARTY

The Block Party will be from Williams St. to the Old City Hall. There will be Food Trucks, Inflatables, a small kids' carnival, and some tables hosted by Community Partners.

Friday, May 1, 2026
5:00 - 9:00 PM
West 4th Street, Williamsport, PA 17701

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SPONSORS:

UPMC North Central Pa.
Wellspan Health
New Trail
Woodlands Bank
Renewal by Andersen

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- IN THE GALLERY -

Featured Artist: Noah Beiter Photography

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Youth Gallery: Loyalsock School District

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- ON THE STREET -

Live Music:

Pine Street: Williamsport High School Music Dept. &amp; Blue River Soul
CAC Stage: TBD
Lamar Park: Chris Myers Band

Arts2Go! for Kids Craft in front of Lycoming Arts gallery.

Vendors, artisans, and food trucks.

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- TASTE OF WILLIAMSPORT -

Monthly partnership with participating restaurants.
A showcase of Williamsport restaurants to celebrate the unique cuisine, drink specials, and concepts, and illuminate the value food and drink adds as part of the culinary arts in our community.

Major Sponsor: New Trail Brewing Company
https://newtrailbrewing.com/

Participating restaurants:
Franco's Lounge, Restaurant &amp; Music Club
Ozzie and Mae's 36 West Fourth
The Brickyard Restaurant and Ale House
The Stonehouse Wood Fired Pizza &amp; Pasteria
The Crooked Goose
Barrel 135
DiSalvo's
Nomad Distilling Co
Bullfrog Brewery
John Ryan Brewery
Windows on 4th
Fair Play Distillers
Old Corner Hotel
The Bar on Market
Peter Herdic House Restaurant
The James Williamsport
Jackass Brewing Company
Back Alley Bar &amp; Grill
Rosko's Brew House
New Trail Brewing Company

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- FREE PARKING -

https://www.lycomingarts.org/about/parking-for-events

For more information please visit:
https://www.lycomingarts.org/first-friday-in-williamsport-pa

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- ENGAGE -

Please RSVP to this event, like, comment, and share with your family &amp; friends!

Williamsport First Friday™ is a community event that truly celebrates the arts.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/williamsport/lycoming-arts-presents-williamsport-first-friday-upmc-community-block-party/200029836337149
- **Event Categories**: Art, food-drinks, Kids, Music, trips-adventures, Entertainment, Festivals, Exhibitions, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 432

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029836337149?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=williamsport-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Williamsport
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 46 West 4th Street, Williamsport, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17701
- **lat**: 41.24175
- **long**: -77.00342
- **full address**: 46 West 4th Street, Williamsport, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17701

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Williamsport First Friday presented by Lycoming Arts (https://allevents.in/org/williamsport-first-friday-presented-by-lycoming-arts/17411667)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 46 West 4th Street, Williamsport, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17701
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Williamsport First Friday presented by Lycoming Arts
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Art, food-drinks, Kids, Music, trips-adventures, Entertainment, Festivals, Exhibitions, health-wellness
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Lycoming Arts presents Williamsport First Friday + UPMC COMM(UNITY) BLOCK PARTY ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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